About Us

Risk Management

Managing risk is a fundamental part of our approach to investing, and has been since our firm was founded in 1947. Our portfolio managers assess risk as rigorously as they seek reward, leveraging time-tested strategies that have weathered a variety of market conditions.

Across our portfolios, we take a comprehensive, integrated approach to managing investment risk, based on the belief that risks should be:

Managing investment risk starts and ends with our portfolio managers, who look at both risk and return from every angle as they navigate today's complex investment landscape. Dedicated risk management specialists support our portfolio managers in conjunction with oversight committees and the application of sophisticated risk-management tools.

Footnotes

As of 9/30/2014

As of 9/30/2014. Investment professionals include portfolio managers, portfolio managers/analysts, research analysts and traders of Franklin, Templeton, Franklin Mutual Series and subsidiary investment management groups.

May include joint ventures and strategic relationships worldwide.

Franklin Resources, Inc. is a global investment management organization operating as Franklin Templeton Investments. This material does not constitute investment advice or an invitation to apply for securities. Investors should seek professional financial advice and obtain a full explanation of any proposed investment before making a decision to invest. Investments involve risks. The value of an investment can go down as well as up, and investors may not get back the full amount invested. Not all products or services may be available in all jurisdictions. Please consult with your financial advisor about the availability of services or products in your country.